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		<title>2025 CMP Eastern Games Draws Nearly 450 Participants</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:10:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The CMP Eastern Games ran April 25 through May 4, 2025 at the Camp Butner Training Facility in North Carolina. The 2025 Eastern Games had nearly 450 competitors from 33 states who competed in a variety of events including rimfire sporter, highpower rifle, long range rifle, and pistol. This popular event, part of CMP&#8217;s Travel [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>The <a href="https://thecmp.org/cmp-matches/eastern-cmp-games-cmp-hp-rifle-matches/" target="_blank">CMP Eastern Games</a> ran April 25 through May 4, 2025 at the Camp Butner Training Facility in North Carolina. The 2025 Eastern Games had nearly 450 competitors from 33 states who competed in a variety of events including rimfire sporter, highpower rifle, long range rifle, and pistol. This popular event, part of CMP&#8217;s Travel Games series, combines competitions and educational clinics open to adults and juniors of all experience levels. <a href="https://thecmp.org/cmp-matches/eastern-cmp-games-cmp-hp-rifle-matches/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to learn more about the CMP Eastern Games.</p>
<h2><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SyLgwTJvsDyRwev6xg-5UxX4LK0yyo24zVzukqZldtI/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank">&#187; VIEW 2025 CMP Eastern Games Match Program</a></h2>
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<em>The CMP employs electronic targets for all highpower and long-range events at Eastern Games.</em></p>
<p><b><big>Here Are Some of the Notable Eastern Games Winners by Category:</big></b></p>
<p>Garand Match Overall: David (Greg) Ficklin, 296-6X *New Record<br />
Long Range Aggregate: SSG Logan Frost, USA, 793-36X<br />
Four Gun Aggregate: Keith Schachle, 1151-35X<br />
Mid-Range 3&#215;600 Match Rifle (and High Overall): Jerrel Neuhaus, 598-30X<br />
Carbine Match Overall: Victor Betzold, 359-3X<br />
Vintage Sniper Team Semi-Auto: Team Shenanigans, 395-24X *New Record<br />
Rimfire Sporter Match Tactical: John Hawes, 596-39X *New Record<br />
Overall Individual Pistol Aggregate: CWO4 Brian Turlington, USCG, 1546-20X</p>
<p>There will be modern and vintage military rifle competitions, like the Springfield, Carbine, and John C. Garand Matches, as well as the .22 Rimfire Sporter Rifle Match and Vintage Sniper team event. Mid-Range 3&#215;600 and 1,000-yard Long Range matches, added to Eastern Games in recent years, will also make a return in 2025, as well as CMP Cup Rifle Matches – comprised of 4-Man Team, 80 Shot and EIC Rifle competitions. All rifle matches will be fired on advanced CMP <strong>electronic targets</strong>, removing pit duty. That allows matches to be concluded more quickly.</p>
<h2>Long Range Competition at CMP Eastern Games</h2>
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<p>The newest addition to the CMP  Eastern Games is the Long Range program for Palma rifles, service rifles, and F-Class rifles. KTS (Kongsberg Target System) electronic targets were used for this match as well as all other rifle matches. Shown above is a Long Range competitor shooting with scoped Eliseo Tubegun. Note the viewing screen for electronic target. In addition to the Long Range Rifle matches, there will be a mid-range 3&#215;600 match, EIC Rifle match, 80-shot HP match, Carbine Match, Vintage Sniper Match, 4-Man Team match, and other rifle competitions.</p>
<h2>Garand, Springfield and Modern Military (GSMM) Matches</h2>
<p><iframe width="600" height="340" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5nWFdsBabVA?si=-LXLFVIZHlcakguO" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Like other Travel Games events, those competing in the John C. Garand Match with As-Issued M1 Rifles will have the chance to earn a GCA (Garand Collectors Association) Master Marksman medal.</p>
<h2>Service Rifle Competition at CMP Eastern Games</h2>
<p><img src="https://accurateshooter.net/pix/cmpeast21x4.jpg" alt="2025 CMP Eastern Games camp butner north carolina service rifle pistol rimfire sporter"></p>
<p>There were multiple matches for modern service rifles. Current rules allow ARs to be fitted with optics. In CMP and NRA service rifle competitions using AR-15 platform rifles, scopes are allowed with a maximum magnification of 4.5X and a maximum objective lens of 34mm, and the rifle, including the optic, must weigh no more than 11.5 pounds. </p>
<h2>Rimfire Sporter Competition at CMP Eastern Games</h2>
<p><img src="https://accurateshooter.net/pix/eastgame24x9.jpg" alt="2025 CMP Eastern Games camp butner north carolina service rifle pistol rimfire sporter"></p>
<p>The CMP had a good turn-out of Rimfire Sporter class competitors. Rimfire Sporter competition uses relatively inexpensive .22 LR production rifles and is a good way to enjoy a CMP match without a huge investment in rifle and scope. John Hawes set a new 596-39X record in Rimfire Sporter Tactical Class. Victor Betzold won Rimfire Sporter T-Class with 588-33.</p>
<h2>Pistol Competition at the CMP Eastern Games</h2>
<p><img src="https://accurateshooter.net/pix/eastgam25x5.jpg" alt="2025 CMP Eastern Games camp butner north carolina service rifle pistol rimfire sporter"></p>
<p>The Eastern Games included multiple pistol competitions including Centerfire, .45 and .22 Pistol 900 Aggregates and a Service Revolver EIC Match. In the pistol competitions, Daniel Kupar won the any sights category in the Pistol 2700 Aggregate with a score of 2563-95X. SFC Ryan Adams won metallic sights with 2513-59X. Martha Hall took first place for .22 only with her score of 2433-51X.</p>
<p>For more information about the CMP and its programs, visit <a href="https://www.TheCMP.org" target="_blank">TheCMP.org</a>.</p>
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		<title>CMP Eastern Games Are One Month Away &#8212; Register Now</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:43:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The CMP Eastern Games will run April 25 through May 4, 2025 at the Camp Butner Training Facility in North Carolina. This popular event, part of CMP&#8217;s Travel Games series, combines competitions and educational clinics open to adults and juniors of all experience levels. CLICK HERE to learn more about the CMP Eastern Games and [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>The <a href="https://thecmp.org/cmp-matches/eastern-cmp-games-cmp-hp-rifle-matches/" target="_blank">CMP Eastern Games</a> will run April 25 through May 4, 2025 at the Camp Butner Training Facility in North Carolina. This popular event, part of CMP&#8217;s Travel Games series, combines competitions and educational clinics open to adults and juniors of all experience levels. <a href="https://thecmp.org/cmp-matches/eastern-cmp-games-cmp-hp-rifle-matches/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to learn more about the CMP Eastern Games and to access the <a href="https://ct.thecmp.org/app/v1/index.php?do=match&#038;task=edit&#038;match=28007" target="_blank">Eastern Games Registration Page</a>.</p>
<h2><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SyLgwTJvsDyRwev6xg-5UxX4LK0yyo24zVzukqZldtI/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank">&#187; VIEW and Download 2025 CMP Eastern Games Match Program</a></h2>
<p>There will be modern and vintage military rifle competitions, like the Springfield, Carbine, and John C. Garand Matches, as well as the .22 Rimfire Sporter Rifle Match and Vintage Sniper team event. Mid-Range 3&#215;600 and 1,000-yard Long Range matches, added to Eastern Games in recent years, will also make a return in 2025, as well as CMP Cup Rifle Matches – comprised of 4-Man Team, 80 Shot and EIC Rifle competitions. All rifle matches will be fired on advanced CMP <strong>electronic targets</strong>, removing pit duty. That allows matches to be concluded more quickly.</p>
<h2>Long Range Competition at CMP Eastern Games</h2>
<p><img src="https://accurateshooter.net/pix/eastgame24x2.jpg"  alt="2025 CMP Eastern Games camp butner north carolina service rifle pistol rimfire sporter"></p>
<p>The newest addition to the CMP  Eastern Games is the Long Range program for Palma rifles, service rifles, and F-Class rifles. KTS (Kongsberg Target System) electronic targets were used for this match as well as all other rifle matches. Shown above is a Long Range competitor shooting with scoped Eliseo Tubegun. Note the viewing screen for electronic target. In addition to the Long Range Rifle matches, there will be a mid-range 3&#215;600 match, EIC Rifle match, 80-shot HP match, Carbine Match, Vintage Sniper Match, 4-Man Team match, and other rifle competitions.</p>
<h2>Garand, Springfield and Modern Military (GSMM) Matches</h2>
<p><iframe width="600" height="340" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5nWFdsBabVA?si=-LXLFVIZHlcakguO" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>Like other Travel Games events, those competing in the John C. Garand Match with As-Issued M1 Rifles will have the chance to earn a GCA (Garand Collectors Association) Master Marksman medal.</p>
<h2>Service Rifle Competition at CMP Eastern Games</h2>
<p><img src="https://accurateshooter.net/pix/cmpeast21x4.jpg" alt="2025 CMP Eastern Games camp butner north carolina service rifle pistol rimfire sporter"></p>
<p>There will be multiple matches for modern service rifles. Current rules allow ARs to be fitted with optics. In CMP and NRA service rifle competitions using AR-15 platform rifles, scopes are allowed with a maximum magnification of 4.5X and a maximum objective lens of 34mm, and the rifle, including the optic, must weigh no more than 11.5 pounds. </p>
<h2>Rimfire Sporter Competition at CMP Eastern Games</h2>
<p><img src="https://accurateshooter.net/pix/eastgame24x9.jpg" alt="2025 CMP Eastern Games camp butner north carolina service rifle pistol rimfire sporter"></p>
<p>The CMP expects a high turn-out of Rimfire Sporter class competitors. Rimfire Sporter competition is conducted with relatively inexpensive .22 LR production rifles and is a good way to enjoy a CMP match without a huge investment in rifle, fancy optics, and shooting gear.</p>
<h2>Pistol Competition at the CMP Eastern Games</h2>
<p><img src="https://accurateshooter.net/pix/eastgame24x4.jpg" alt="2025 CMP Eastern Games camp butner north carolina service rifle pistol rimfire sporter"></p>
<p>The Eastern Games will include multiple pistol competitions including Centerfire, .45 and .22 Pistol 900 Aggregates and a Service Revolver EIC Match. Those interested in learning more about the sport may also sign up for the Pistol Marksmanship 101 courses taught by certified CMP instructors.</p>
<p>For more information about the CMP and its programs, visit <a href="https://www.TheCMP.org" target="_blank">TheCMP.org</a>.</p>
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		<title>2024 CMP Eastern Games &#8212; Rifle and Pistol Match Report</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:21:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 2024 CMP Eastern Games, held April 26 through May 5, were a major success this year with a big boost in competitors and event participation. The CMP Eastern Games were held at Camp Butner for the 19th time. Events included Pistol, Highpower, Rimfire Sporter, Mid-Range, Long Range, and Games matches on several ranges. This [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>The 2024 <a href="https://thecmp.org/cmp-matches/eastern-cmp-games-cmp-hp-rifle-matches/" target="_blank">CMP Eastern Games</a>, held April 26 through May 5, were a major success this year with a big boost in competitors and event participation. The CMP Eastern Games were held at Camp Butner for the 19th time. Events included Pistol, Highpower, Rimfire Sporter, Mid-Range, Long Range, and Games matches on several ranges. This year boasted a nearly 10 percent increase in competitors and a 35 percent increase in event entries.</p>
<p>The Eastern Games event is part of CMP&#8217;s Travel Games series. The popular Travel Games bring the  challenge and fun of the National Matches on the road to different corners of the country for all to enjoy. This year, the week-long Eastern Games event hosted over 450 participants, numbers that had not been achieved since before the Pandemic. <a href="https://cmp1.zenfolio.com/f796423849" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> for <a href="https://cmp1.zenfolio.com/f796423849" target="_blank">2024 Eastern Games Photos</a>.</p>
<p><iframe width="600" height="340" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5nWFdsBabVA?si=lMriN582Ri98WEWM" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>The weather was picture perfect, slightly cool in the mornings and warming up mid-day with clear skies &#8212; no doubt contributing to great performances seen throughout the week. View full results at <a href="https://ct.thecmp.org/EasternGames24Results" target="_blank">TheCMP.org/EasternGames24Results</a>. </p>
<p>Victor Betzold won the As-Issued Carbine, Long Range Match Rifle Day 1, and achieved three High Senior distinctions. Keith Schachle managed to snag the win for both the Three &#038; Four Gun Aggregates. The Army Marksmanship Unit joined the competition halfway through the week for the Highpower Rifle Matches, and SSG David Bahten was victorious in the Highpower 2400 Aggregate with a score of 2383-122x, edging out SFC Erin O’Neill by only three points.</p>
<h2>Long Range Matches Are Popular Feature</h2>
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<i>Long Range competitor shooting with scoped Eliseo Tubegun. Note viewing screen for electronic target.</i></p>
<p>The newest addition to the event line up is the Long Range Matches. Here shooters campaign with Palma rifles, service rifles, and F-Class rifles. Competitors were excited to see these matches on the schedule, as they normally have to travel to the National Matches at Camp Perry in Ohio to compete in some of these discipline. KTS (Kongsberg Target System) electronic targets were used for this match as well as all other rifle matches. Fritz Hempelmann made history winning the first ever CMP Travel Games Match Rifle Aggregate with a score of 789-37X.</p>
<p><img src="https://accurateshooter.net/pix/eastgame24x3.jpg" alt="CMP civilian marksmanship program camp butner eastern games 2024 NC"></p>
<p><b>Marksmanship Clinics offered for Rifle and Pistol Shooters</b><br />
The Civilian Marksmanship Program put on a number of clinics including a Pistol Small Arms Firing School (SAFS) attended by 28 students, Rifle SAFS attended by 42 students, a GSMM New Shooter Clinic, and a Garand Maintenance Clinic. The SAFS classes featured Excellence-In-Competition (EIC) Matches with the opportunity for the top 10 percent of participants to earn their first 4 EIC points.</p>
<p>As with many CMP matches, there were many Rimfire Sporter class competitors. This competition is conducted with relatively inexpensive .22 LR production rifles and is a good way to enjoy a CMP match without a huge investment in rifle, fancy optics, and shooting gear.</p>
<p><img src="https://accurateshooter.net/pix/eastgame24x9.jpg" alt="CMP civilian marksmanship program camp butner eastern games 2024 NC"></p>
<h2>Pistol Matches at Camp Butner</h2>
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<p>Eric Herrin, who is currently working towards his pistol Distinguished Badge, claimed the overall top spot in the Revolver Pistol EIC Match with a score of 351-5X, an honor that is not common for non-distinguished competitors. Jonathan Shue dominated the field in the any sights category and secured eight pistol match wins including Overall Individual Pistol Aggregate and the 2700 Pistol Aggregate.</p>
<h2>Great Facility, Good Competition, and Good Fellowship</h2>
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<img src="https://accurateshooter.net/pix/eastgame24x8.jpg" alt="CMP civilian marksmanship program camp butner eastern games 2024 NC"></p>
<p>Competitors praised the range facilities at Camp Butner. Overall it was a very successful event and the CMP predicts the Eastern Games will continue to grow in attendance. The 2025 Eastern CMP Games, Pistol and Cup Matches will take place April 25 through May 4, 2025 &#8212; save those dates!</p>
<p><a href="https://thecmp.org/competitions/cmp-travel-games/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> for information on upcoming <a href="https://thecmp.org/competitions/cmp-travel-games/" target="_blank">CMP Travel Games events</a> in 2024.</p>
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		<title>The Games Are Back! 2021 CMP Eastern Games Are a Success</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 17:50:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Marksmanship competition is back! Slowly but surely, shooting sports are returning to normal, after many major events were cancelled due to the COVID pandemic. We were pleased to see the CMP Eastern Games were held this year, after being cancelled in 2020. The revived 2021 Eastern Games, held April 22 through May 2, 2021, were [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>Marksmanship competition is back! Slowly but surely, shooting sports are returning to normal, after many major events were cancelled due to the COVID pandemic. We were pleased to see the <a href="https://thecmp.org/cmp-matches/eastern-cmp-games-cmp-hp-rifle-matches/" target="_blank">CMP Eastern Games</a> were held this year, after being cancelled in 2020. The revived 2021 Eastern Games, held April 22 through May 2, 2021, were a huge success.</p>
<p>There were <strong>over 420 competitors</strong> at the 2021 Eastern CMP Games and High Power Rifle Matches held at Camp Butner in North Carolina. With more than 1,500 event entries, the Eastern Games featured a full schedule of rifle and pistol matches, including many new competitions added to the lineup. In addition to the matches, there were a variety of training programs such as an M1 Garand Clinic and Rifle Marksmanship 101 with live-fire training.</p>
<h2><a href="https://ct.thecmp.org/EasternGames2021results" target="_blank">Full Eastern Games Results</a> | <a href="https://cmp1.zenfolio.com/f354885104" target="_blank">2021 Eastern Games Photos (705)</a></h2>
<p><img src="https://accurateshooter.net/pix/cmpeast21x6.jpg" alt="2021 CMP Eastern Games garand service rifle"><br />
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<p>Along with Rifle Marksmanship 101, the CMP offered a Pistol Marksmanship 101 Course and accompanying M9 EIC Match was held for the first time at Camp Butner. Similar to Rifle Marksmanship 101, participants in the Pistol Course were instructed in the classroom and on the range on firearm and competition fundamentals, including proper firing practices and safety guidelines. Other pistol additions to the schedule in 2021 were .22 Rimfire Pistol, Center Fire and .45 Pistol 900 Aggregates.</p>
<p><img src="https://accurateshooter.net/pix/cmpeastx3fix.jpg" alt="2021 CMP Eastern Games garand service rifle"></p>
<p><b>Brian Williams Wins 3-Gun and 4-Gun Aggregates plus Rimfire Sporter</b><br />
The star of the 2021 Eastern Games was Brian Williams of Granby, Massachusetts. Williams earned several top finishes in rifle matches, with Garand, Springfield, M1 Carbine, and Modern Military competition victories. His consistent performances earned him both the Three Gun and Four Gun Aggregate titles. Brian even won the Rimfire Sporter Match! Williams was only eight Xs from the current Four Gun Aggregate Eastern Games record score of 1152-35X, which he personally set in 2019. He also holds Eastern Games records in the Modern Military and Carbine events.</p>
<p><img src="https://accurateshooter.net/pix/cmpeast21x2.jpg" alt="2021 CMP Eastern Games garand service rifle"></p>
<p>Another top 2021 Eastern Games performer was SFC Brandon Green, a 3-time National High Power Champion. Green won the CMP 2400 Overall Aggregate at the 2021 Eastern Games with an impressive 2379-97X score. Along the way Brandon won the EIC Service Rifle Match setting a new Eastern Games record with a 497-26X tally.</p>
<p><img src="https://accurateshooter.net/pix/cmpeast21x10.jpg" alt="2021 CMP Eastern Games garand service rifle"><br />
<img src="https://accurateshooter.net/pix/cmpeast21x4.jpg" alt="2021 CMP Eastern Games garand service rifle"></p>
<p>We were pleased to see the 2021 CMP Eastern Games included participation by disabled shooters:</p>
<p><center><img src="https://accurateshooter.net/pix/cmpeast21x7.jpg" alt="2021 CMP Eastern Games garand service rifle"></center></p>
<p>There were many M1 Garand shooters at Camp Butner this year. Training included a special clinic focused on the Garand.</p>
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		<title>USAMU Shooter Breaks Records in Eastern CMP Cup Win</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2019 15:02:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Good Shootin&#8217; Soldier! U.S. Army SGT Benjamin Cleland recently won the 2019 CMP Cup at the CMP Eastern Games in Camp Butner, North Carolina. And in taking that impressive victory, the USAMU&#8217;s Cleland set a new CMP Cup Record of 2389-133X. The CMP Cup, a 3-day course of fire, includes four stages: 20 standing shots [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p><font size="3"><em>Good Shootin&#8217; Soldier!</em></font></p>
<p>U.S. Army SGT Benjamin Cleland recently won the 2019 CMP Cup at the CMP Eastern Games in Camp Butner, North Carolina. And in taking that impressive victory, the USAMU&#8217;s Cleland set a new CMP Cup Record of 2389-133X.</p>
<p>The CMP Cup, a 3-day course of fire, includes four stages: 20 standing shots at 200 yards in 22 minutes; two series of sitting/kneeling 10 shots at 200 yards in 60 seconds; two series of 10 prone shots at 300 yards in 70 seconds; and then 20 prone shots at 600 yards in 22 minutes.</p>
<p><img src="https://accurateshooter.net/pix/eastgame1901fix.jpg" alt="Sergeant SGT Benjamin Cleland USAMU CMP Eastern Games"></p>
<p>Cleland&#8217;s new Aggregate Record of 2389-133X beat out his own 2018 CMP Cup record of 2368-111X. What&#8217;s even more impressive, Cleland&#8217;s score tops the NRA Service Rifle Championship Record of 2386-128X, which the talented SGT Cleland himself set in 2018*.</p>
<p><b>More Great Performances by USAMU Shooters</b><br />
SGT Cleland wasn&#8217;t the only USAMU hotshot at the Eastern CMP Games. Sgt. Jarrod McGaffic won the CMP Eastern Games&#8217; EIC Match with a 491-21X. SFC Brandon Green won Silver at CMP Cup with a 3-day aggregate of 2385-118X. And SSG Amanda Elsenboss (below) finished as High Woman and 4th Overall in the CMP Eastern Games with a 2378-114X.</p>
<p><img src="https://accurateshooter.net/pix/eastgame1904.jpg" alt="Sergeant SGT Benjamin Cleland USAMU CMP Eastern Games"></p>
<p><img src="http://accurateshooter.net/pix/cmpeast1702.jpg" alt="CMP Eastern Games Cup Electronic Targets"><br />
<i>The CMP Cup and Eastern Games are shot on Electronic Targets with portable wireless monitors.</i></p>
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* The NRA lists a &#8220;Service&#8221; record of 2396-181 set in 2009 by SFC Sherri Gallagher. But that was with a Match Rifle. SGT Cleland now holds both the CMP Record and the NRA Record for this Course of Fire with an actual Service Rifle. The USAMU explains: &#8220;SFC Gallagher&#8217;s record was in a different class, or category: Match Rifle. But since she is military, it may have been labeled as a &#8216;service record&#8217; and caused confusion. SGT Cleland&#8217;s records mentioned above were all in the Service Rifle class, or category. The 2389-133X is the new, 2019 CMP record for this course of fire. In 2018, at the same CMP course of fire, he set a record with his 2368-111X. So he broke his own CMP record this year. However, also in 2018, he set the NRA Rifle Championship record by shooting a 2386-128X. It&#8217;s the same course of fire but in an NRA match, so technically, a different &#8220;record&#8221; since CMP and NRA keep separate records.&#8221;</p>
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		<title>CMP Eastern Games and Cup Matches April 26 &#8211; May 5, 2019</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2019 08:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 2019 Eastern CMP Games &#038; CMP Cup Matches are scheduled for April 26 through May 5, 2019. This is one of the biggest shooting matches on the East Coast, held at the Camp Butner Range in North Carolina. The CMP Games include Small Arms Firing School (SAFS), Garand/Springfield/Vintage/Modern Military Matches, Carbine Match, Rimfire Sporter [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p><img class="alignright" width="300" hspace="10" src="http://accurateshooter.net/pix/butner1902.jpg" alt="CMP eastern games creedmoor cup electronic targets">The 2019 <a href="http://thecmp.org/competitions/cmp-travel-games/eastern-games/" target="_blank">Eastern CMP Games &#038; CMP Cup Matches</a> are scheduled for April 26 through May 5, 2019. This is one of the biggest shooting matches on the East Coast, held at the Camp Butner Range in North Carolina. The CMP Games include Small Arms Firing School (SAFS), Garand/Springfield/Vintage/Modern Military Matches, Carbine Match, Rimfire Sporter match, and Vintage Sniper Team Match. There are also several pistol matches.</p>
<p>Following the CMP Games Matches will be the CMP Cup Matches: 4-Man Team Match, CMP 800 Aggregate Matches, and EIC Service Rifle Match. There will also be a GSM New Shooter Clinic, M1 Maintenance Clinic, and Team CMP High Power Clinic. The CMP will also sell rifles and ammunition at the event.</p>
<h2><a href="http://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/Eastern-Games-Match-Program-Booklet.pdf?ver=20190404" target="_blank">CLICK HERE for Match Program</a> | <a href="http://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/Eastern-Games-ENTRY-FORM.pdf?ver=20190404" target="_blank">CLICK HERE for Entry Form</a></h2>
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<p><b>CMP Electronic Targets for Games and Cup Matches</b><br />
All matches on the High Power rifle range will be conducted using Kongsberg Electronic Targets (KTS). The KTS system registers each shot and relays the location and score value to a monitor beside each shooter on the firing line.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://thecmp.org/competitions/cmp-travel-games/eastern-games/" target="_blank">CMP Eastern Games</a> have been very popular, thanks in no small part to the mobile electronic target system. Recent Eastern Games have drawn over 350 competitors. The Kongsberg electronic targets allowed the CMP to run relays more efficiently, and the targets eliminate the need for competitors to do pit duty. GSM Matches, which typically run four relays each day, saw days with a total of nine and 10 relays during its scheduled times, while the Vintage Sniper and other matches finished in record time.</p>
<p><img src="http://accurateshooter.net/pix/cmpeast1701.jpg" alt="CMP eastern games creedmoor cup electronic targets"></p>
<p>“The electronic targets are phenomenal,” said brothers Richard and Jonathan Mast, who attended the Eastern Games along with other family members. Jonathan added, “It was the best shooting experience I’ve ever seen as far as immediately finding out where you’re shooting &#8212; best I’ve ever had.”</p>
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<p>Throughout the CMP Games, competitors will use the CMP&#8217;s mobile electronic high power target system. The Kongsberg targets contain internal microphones that locate shot position. The scores are instantly calculated by computer and then wirelessly transmitted to portable, <a href="http://accurateshooter.net/pix/cmpeast1705.jpg" target="_blank">tablet monitors</a> on each firing point.</p>
<p>The electronic targets provide immediate feedback. Importantly, the e-Targets eliminate pit duties and permit relays to fun faster and more efficiently. Shooter Caleb Mast noted: “This makes it easier for people who don’t have [a spotting scope]. All you pay is the registration fee, and I just brought what I’m wearing and was still able to score well enough to get my feedback on the monitor.”</p>
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		<title>University Students Attend Small Arms Firing School at Butner</title>
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<p>For the shooting sports to survive, and thrive, we need to bring new shooters into the game. It&#8217;s vital that young people get involved in compeitive shooting at an early age. It&#8217;s equally important that novice shooters get instruction and encouragement from skilled mentors.</p>
<p>Thankfully the Civilian Marksmanship Program is providing that kind of knowledgeable skills training through programs conducted throughout the country. Recently, at Camp Butner (North Carolina), the CMP offered a Small Arms Firing School (SAFS) taught by U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) experts. The USAMU trainers had a chance to teach members of the Liberty University Shooting Team. Here is the CMP&#8217;s report on the successful SAFS:</p>
<p><strong>Liberty University Rifle Team Attends CMP’s Small Arms Firing School</strong><br />
<i>Story based on report by Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer</i><br />
On a beautiful, sunny morning in North Carolina, over 40 bright-eyed students of all ages set foot on the grounds of Camp Butner Training Facility to take part in a century-old tradition that has trained thousands of new marksmen around the country &#8212; the Small Arms Firing School (SAFS). The class was held during the <strong>CMP&#8217;s Eastern Travel Games</strong> at the end of April.</p>
<p><img src="http://accurateshooter.net/pix/safs1804.jpg" alt="Small Arms Firing School SAFS USAMU Liberty University Camp Butner North Caroline Virginia AR15"></p>
<p>Attending the SAFS were student-athletes of Liberty University, a private institution in Virginia. This year the school launched a new program with four shooting teams: rifle, pistol, shotgun, and three-gun. Among the Liberty University Flames and Lady Flames rifle team member are some accomplished shooters, but others are relatively inexperienced.</p>
<p><img src="http://accurateshooter.net/pix/safs1806.jpg" alt="Small Arms Firing School SAFS USAMU Liberty University Camp Butner North Caroline Virginia AR15"><br />
<em>Susie Krupp of the Liberty Lady Flames team was the High Non-Distinguished competitor of the event, earning her introductory EIC points.</em></p>
<p>The SAFS course is a combination of classroom education and hands-on competition and safety instruction on the firing line. At the conclusion, students fire a true M16 rifle match, with the chance to receive Excellence-in-Competition (EIC) points towards earning a Distinguished Rifleman Badge – a prestigious achievement. All equipment is provided by the CMP &#8212; even the rifles.</p>
<p><img border="1" src="http://accurateshooter.net/pix/safs1805.jpg" alt="Small Arms Firing School SAFS USAMU Liberty University Camp Butner North Caroline Virginia AR15"></p>
<p>This year members of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) trained students. Here SSG Amanda Elsenboss offers pointers to a Liberty University Service Rifle shooter. The USAMU video below features SSG Elsenboss, who has served in the U.S. Army for 8.5 years.</p>
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<p>Executive director and head coach of the Liberty University shooting sports program, Dave Hartman, was impressed by the SAFS event and grateful for the education his team received. The university is already looking forward to next year’s Eastern Games: “What’s beautiful about this event is that our competitors can come to this event without any prior knowledge, they don’t need to have a rifle. They go through the classroom portion, and they learn a vast amount of information. And having the USAMU here was fantastic.”</p>
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<p>Liberty Assistant Coach Richard Mast suggested to Hartman that it would be good for the rifle team to be able to shoot both smallbore and High Power, since the two classifications work well together. After having traveled to Eastern Games for the first time last year to take the SAFS course himself, and even going on to win the M16 match, Mast liked the close location of the event and suggested the team take the course as well. Hartman agreed.</p>
<p>Mast praised the USAMU trainers: &#8220;Having the Army Marksmanship Unit here was just fantastic. I personally learned, taking notes, and the kids were taking notes You have the best of the best here facilitating and coaching on the line, and they can immediately put into practice what they learn in a classroom environment. So this is definitely something that the students will say, that this was fantastic.”</p>
<p><b>Liberty University’s Marksmanship Program</b><br />
The transformation of the idea of shooting sports at Liberty University into reality has much to do with the efforts of Dave Hartman, executive director and head coach of the Liberty University shooting sports program, and his ambition to help the school achieve its goal of marksmanship opportunities for students and the surrounding community. According to Brad Butler, the Liberty University planning coordinator, students have long been asking for a place to hone their firearm skills.</p>
<p>The school has already offered a free firearms safety training that over 3,000 students have taken advantage of, further showing the high interest. The university’s president has also been highly committed to supporting the Second Amendment, allowing faculty, staff and students to carry guns on the private campus as long as they possess the proper permits.</p>
<p>“The university has been whole-heartedly supportive of this endeavor,” said Hartman.</p>
<p>When it came time for a range to be built, the university spared no expense. Initially, after the plan was submitted to the university president for $1.5 million to get started on the large endeavor, he turned them down &#8212; astoundingly proposing $3 million for the project instead. Construction on the range, which was actually projected for a total cost of $3.2 million, began last summer. Spreading across nearly 600 yards near Liberty’s main campus, the new Liberty Mountain Gun Club covers all of the bases for marksmanship enthusiasts. With 100-, 200-, and 300-yard rifle components, a pistol/three-gun range that measures 80-yards wide and 50-yards deep, as well as a shotgun range that has an International bunker trap with an International skeet field overlay, American trap with an American skeet field overlay, 5-stand, wobble trap set and the beginning stages of two sporting clays ranges – there’s a little something for everyone.</p>
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		<title>Eastern CMP Games and Creedmoor Cup Coming Soon</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2016 11:11:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 10th Annual Eastern CMP Games and Creedmoor Cup Matches will be held at Camp Butner, North Carolina, April 29 through May 8, 2015. The Eastern CMP Games run April 29 through May 3, while the Creedmoor Cup Matches will follow the Eastern Games, May 4-8. Events will include a 4-Man Team Match, Creedmoor Cup [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>The 10th Annual <a href="http://thecmp.org/competitions/cmp-travel-games/eastern-games/" target="_blank">Eastern CMP Games and Creedmoor Cup Matches</a> will be held at Camp Butner, North Carolina, April 29 through May 8, 2015. The Eastern CMP Games run April 29 through May 3, while the Creedmoor Cup Matches will follow the Eastern Games, May 4-8. Events will include a 4-Man Team Match, Creedmoor Cup Match and EIC Match. All interested shooters are invited to participate in this popular event, which includes: Rimfire Sporter Match, M16 Match, M1 Garand Match, Springfield Match, M1-Carbine Match, Vintage Military Match, Modern Military Match, Vintage Sniper Match, Pistol Matches and more.</p>
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<p>There will also be skills training seesions throughout the week, including a High Power Shooting Clinic, Pistol Clinic, and GSM New Shooter Clinic. The free Team Remington High Power Shooting Clinic  will offer instruction by some of the nation&#8217;s top High Power service rifle competitors. This will feature lectures, dry fire training, plus lots of hands-on coaching with a large squad of instructors. The Eastern CMP Games will also conduct a Small Arms Firing School (SAFS). The SAFS instruction is geared toward new shooters, so no previous firearm experience is required.</p>
<p><center><a href="http://thecmp.org/competitions/cmp-travel-games/eastern-games/" target="_blank"><strong>CMP Games Information Page</strong></a> |  <a href="https://ct.thecmp.org/app/v1/index.php?do=match&#038;task=edit&#038;match=13678" target="_blank"><strong>CMP Games Registration Page</strong></a> | <a href="http://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/Eastern-Games-ENTRY-FORM.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>CMP Games Entry Form</strong></a>.</center></p>
<p><img src="http://accurateshooter.net/Blog/eastern1401.jpg" alt="Eastern CMP Games and Creedmoor Cup"><br />
<em>The Vintage Sniper Match is a two-person team match, utilizing scoped rifles from the Korean War, World War II or earlier, upon sandbags. Teammates take turns as both shooter and spotter.</em></p>
<p><b>Garand-Springfield-Military New Shooter Clinic</b><br />
The Garand-Springfield-Military (GSM) New Shooter Clinic is recommended for all new shooters to the CMP Games, as well as those who may not be firing, but simply would like to learn more about the events. The clinic includes classroom instruction, demonstrations and dry-fire position practice – all led by CMP GSM Master Instructors.</p>
<p><b>Great Place to Get Started in Competitive Shooting</b><br />
The CMP Games matches are ideal events for shooters who have not participated in previous competitions. Shooters are permitted to coach or assist each other in these matches. Experienced shooters are encouraged to assist new shooters with positions, slings, loading and the rules.</p>
<p><img src="http://accurateshooter.net/Blog/eastern1402.jpg" alt="Eastern CMP Games and Creedmoor Cup"></p>
<p>To learn more about the Eastern CMP Games, email croguski [at] thecmp.org or call (888) 267-0796, extension 714. If you have questions about the Creedmoor Cup contact Dennis DeMille, demille [at] creedmoorsports.com or call (800) 273-3366 M-F, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Central Time.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 8th Annual Eastern CMP Games and Creedmoor Cup Matches will be held at Camp Butner, North Carolina, May 2-11, 2014. The Eastern CMP Games run May 2-6, while the Creedmoor Cup Matches take place on May 7-11. All interested shooters, of all experience and skill levels, are invited to participate in this popular event, [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 8th Annual <a href="http://www.odcmp.com/Competitions/EasternGames.htm" target="_blank">Eastern CMP Games and Creedmoor Cup Matches</a> will be held at Camp Butner, North Carolina, May 2-11, 2014. The Eastern CMP Games run May 2-6, while the Creedmoor Cup Matches take place on May 7-11. All interested shooters, of all experience and skill levels, are invited to participate in this popular event, which offers a wide variety of shooting competitions, including: Rimfire Sporter Match, M16 Match, M1 Garand Match, Springfield Match, M1-Carbine Match, Vintage Military Match, Modern Military Match, Vintage Sniper Match, Pistol Matches and more.</p>
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<p><center><a href="http://www.odcmp.com/Competitions/EasternGames.htm" target="_blank"><strong>CMP Games Information Page</strong></a> |  <a href="http://www.odcmp.com/Competitions/Forms/Eastern%20Games%20Program%20booklet.pdf" target="_blank"><strong>CMP Games Program 2014</strong></a> | <a href="http://cmp1.zenfolio.com/" target="_blank"><strong>CMP Games Photo Galleries</strong></a>.</center></p>
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<p><b>Great Place to Get Started in Competitive Shooting</b><br />
The CMP Games matches are ideal events for shooters who have not participated in previous competitions. Shooters are permitted to coach or assist each other in these matches. Experienced shooters are encouraged to assist new shooters with positions, slings, loading and the rules.</p>
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<p>To learn more about the Eastern CMP Games, email croguski [at] thecmp.org or call (888) 267-0796, extension 1114. If you have questions about the Creedmoor Cup contact Dennis DeMille, demille [at] creedmoorsports.com or call (800) 273-3366 M-F, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Central Time.</p>
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		<title>Sinclair International 2013 East Coast Nationals</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:37:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The first-ever Sinclair International East Coast Fullbore Nationals (ECN) was held at Camp Butner (NC) on April 18-21, 2013. Hosted by the North State Shooting Club, this first-time Sinclair ECN attracted many of the nation&#8217;s top shooters, and we know the event will grow in popularity in the years to come. The Camp Butner range [&#8230;]]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright" hspace="6" src="http://accurateshooter.net/Blog/sinclairecn05.png" alt="Sinclair Derek Rogers">The first-ever Sinclair International East Coast Fullbore Nationals (ECN) was held at Camp Butner (NC) on April 18-21, 2013. Hosted by the North State Shooting Club, this first-time Sinclair ECN attracted many of the nation&#8217;s top shooters, and we know the event will grow in popularity in the years to come. The Camp Butner range served up very challenging conditions for the four-day competition. This match definitely offered shooters a chance to test their wind-reading skills.</p>
<p>There was a strong turn-out with 27 F-TR shooters, 21 sling shooters, and 9 F-Open competitors. A Team Match event followed the regular match relays each day. The firing points consisted of 300, 500, and 600 yards each day plus a long range portion. This included 900- and 1000-yard segments shot on alternating days. This enabled shooters to test their skills twice at each long distance firing point.</p>
<p><b>Blustery, Switchy Winds &#8212; and Nearby Tornado Warnings</b><br />
For the first two days of the match, temps were in mid 80s and there were blustery tail-winds that switched in erratic fashion. The final two days of the 4-day match gave shooters the opposite conditions with opposing headwinds and highs in the 60s. This kept shooters on their toes as wind values and directions constantly shifted from left to right and back again. In the afternoon, winds increased with pick-ups that pushed 25+ mph. To top that, as the shooters pressed on to complete their relays, local radio stations were broadcasting tornado warnings for three counties to the west.</p>
<p><strong>Sinclair Int&#8217;l East Coast Nationals Individual Match Winners:</strong></p>
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<td> 1st F-TR: Derek Rodgers, 1741-62X<br />
2nd F-TR: Tracy Hogg, 1737-59X<br />
3rd F-TR: Philip Kelley, Jr., 1734-67X</td>
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1st F-Open: Kenny Adams, 1767-71X<br />
2nd F-Open: Bret Solomon, 1752-74X<br />
3rd F-Open: Danny Biggs, 1750-72X</td>
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<td colspan="2"><center>1st Fullbore: Kent Reeve, 1770-94X<br />
2nd Fullbore: John Friguglietti, 1764-79X<br />
3rd Fullbore: Norman Crawford, 1754-78X</center></td>
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<p><em>Pete LaBerge and F-TR Winner Derek Rodgers</em><br />
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<td><strong>AUDIO CLIP:</strong> Derek Rodgers talks about the F-TR equipment race &#8212; how advancements in bullets, bipods, and gear have &#8220;raised the bar&#8221; in F-TR competition. Click &#8220;Play&#8221; to hear Audio.</td>
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<p><b>Team Sinclair Wins and Sets Pending National Record</b><br />
Team Sinclair scored an impressive win over some very tough F-TR competitors. The Team amassed a 1538-40X collective score, which appears to break the existing NRA National Record (pending NRA verification). Remarkably, with this record-breaking ECN victory, Team Sinclair now remains undefeated in match competition. Team Sinclair consists of wind coach Ray Gross and shooters Paul Phillips, Brad Sauve, Jeff Rorer and Derek Rodgers. The team was shooting Berger bullets, but of varying weights. Derek Rodgers tells us: &#8220;I was shooting 200gr Berger Hybrids, with CCI primers and Lapua brass. Other team members were using 185gr Berger BT bullets, with either Federal and CCI primers in Lapua brass. We have predominantly been using Hodgden Varget powder for most of our .308 Win loads. In selecting bullets, accuracy is key, as is a high BC to stay competitive at long distances. Berger produces high-BC bullet designs that are also super-consistent dimensionally, thus leading to more accuracy. Berger offers many .30-Cal bullet options, designs, and weights. That&#8217;s important in F-TR because we have to pick a bullet that works with the .308 Win&#8217;s case capacity. Choosing a bullet from Berger&#8217;s vast line-up is a matter of fine-tuning what works best for each rifle.&#8221;</p>
<p><font size="1">Team Sinclair (L to R): Wind Coach Ray Gross, Derek Rodgers, Paul Phillips, Jeff Rorer, Brad Sauve</font><br />
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<p>The BNX/21st CenturyShooting Rifle Team won the F-Open Team match with a score of 1516-43X. Members of this team are: Robert Burton, Luis Eljaiek, Tom Goodman, and Nikolas Taylor. Among the sling shooters, the local North State Shooting Club Team won the NRA Fullbore Prone team match with an aggregate score of 1552-61X. The team consisted of John Friguglietti, David Huskins, Norm Crawford, Russ Jones, and JP Young.</p>
<blockquote><p>Participants agreed that Sinclair Int&#8217;l organized an excellent, well-run match. Shooters are looking forward to another great match next year and expressed their gratitude to Sinclair for sponsoring the program. <a href="http://sinclairfullborenationals.businesscatalyst.com/results.htm" target="_blank">CLICK HERE for complete Sinclair East Coast Nationals Match Results</a></p></blockquote>
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